The Finance Department of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced AAT Level 4 Qualified Management Accountant who is looking to further develop their skills in a complex and rewarding NHS finance environment.
This is a generic job role across the sections of financial management, financial services, costing, income and capital. This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week, working within the Management Accounts - Corporate and Women & Children Team.
The post holder will work closely with Finance Managers, Deputy Finance Managers and operational budget holders to provide high quality financial information that supports budget planning, forecasting, business planning and decision making across the Corporate and Women and Children Divisions.
The post holder is responsible for producing detailed monthly management accounts, budget monitoring reports and forecasts to support operational and strategic decision making.
They will work with budget holders to identify financial risks and opportunities, analysing complex financial data and presenting information clearly for finance and non-finance audiences.
You will bring excellent financial management skills and will have experience of working in teams to deliver successful and measurable outcomes. With good negotiation skills and leadership skills, you will have the ability to help deliver change and improvements across numerous work streams.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we’re proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We’re committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that’s safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
